Author: Hans Hägerdal, 2001, 200pg. (English) Softcover. Photocopied version.
Publisher: White Lotus, Bangkok, Thailand
This volume examines a compelling historical episode: the establishment of Balinese Hindu rule over a predominantly Muslim population during the period 1700–1748. The sources pertaining to this era are re-evaluated, and additional insights are offered regarding the events of the time, situated within a broader regional framework. Particular attention is devoted to the interplay of ethnic and religious relations, as well as to the cultural foundations underpinning the legitimacy of political authority. Of special significance is the broader question of how a Hindu minority succeeded in governing a Muslim majority, and the eventual consequences of this arrangement. The deterioration of interethnic relations in one part of the island culminated in a rebellion in 1891, thereby facilitating Dutch colonial conquest in 1894. The disruptions introduced by the arrival of the Dutch East India Company in the late seventeenth century had already contributed to the conditions that shaped these developments. A comparative example of Hindu rulers exercising authority over a predominantly Muslim population may also be observed in Kashmir.
Author: W.P. Groeneveldt, 1880. 145pg. (English & Chinese)
Publisher: Bhratara, 1960, Jakarta (reprint - photocopy)
This book is indispensable for anyone looking to understand the history of the Malay Archipelago and the trade that flourished before Western colonization. It serves as a reprinted translation of a significant article from "Verhandelingen van het Bataviaasche Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen," Volume XXXIX, published in 1880.
Author: Team District Secretary of NTT Province, 2004. 83pgs. (Indonesian & English). Softcover.
Publisher: Bureau of Public Relation, Secretary of East Province of East Nusa Tenggara
The booklet endeavors to elucidate the grand ritual known as Hole among the Savunese people. It begins with an overview of the historical background of Savu Island—referred to in Indonesian as Sabu—before outlining nine annual rituals that the Savunese community collectively observes. Rituals start during the dry season (July–August), the ritual of tapping the sap of the coconut palm (nira), the essential raw material for sugar production. This is followed by the ceremonial closure of production sites in September–October. Subsequently, the ritual pf Djalii Ma (October–November) marks the ritual cleansing of farmland, symbolically welcoming the rainy season and preparing the soil for the sowing of new seeds. In January–February, the Hanga Dimu ritual coincides with the harvest season, while the Daba, ritual also observed during this period, celebrates the maize harvest. These festivities are accompanied by communal entertainment, including daytime horse riding and evening dances. The culmination of the ritual calendar is the Hole ceremony (April–May), regarded as the most significant event. During Hole, offerings from the harvest are ceremonially brought to Raijua Island, which is revered as the ancestral homeland of Sabu.
Author: Krisnina Maharani Tanjung, 2001, 187pgs. (English). Hardcover
Publisher: Time Editions, Singapore
This volume constitutes a visually and culturally rich exploration of Surakarta, Central Java, situating the city as both a repository of Javanese tradition and a locus of colonial encounter. Through its striking photographic documentation, the book captures the distinctive architectural idioms and quotidian lifestyles of the region, foregrounding the interplay between indigenous symbolism and external influences introduced during the colonial and postcolonial periods. The imagery functions not merely as aesthetic representation but as an archival testimony to a layered historical legacy, wherein heritage buildings, interior designs, and urban landscapes embody the negotiation between local cultural resilience and foreign imprints. The work operates as a curated time capsule, preserving the opulence and grandeur of Solo’s historic era while simultaneously inviting reflection on the processes of cultural hybridity. Its emphasis on visual narration positions the book less as a conventional biography or literary novel, and more as a specialized monograph appealing to design enthusiasts, architectural historians, and heritage scholars. For casual readers, the absence of a dense narrative may render the text less accessible; however, for connoisseurs of cultural heritage, the volume offers an invaluable lens into the aesthetic and historical continuum of Central Java.
Author: Reni Kusumawardhani, 2012. 97pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Jakarta
This concise book offers tips on when and how to wear batik. The author provides guidance on matching batik with skin tone, body shapes, and appropriate workplace attire.
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